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Maldives Delegation led by Minister Dr. Aishath Shiham returns after attending the High Level Segment of the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council

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03 March 2018

Minister Aishath Shiham delivered a statement at the High Level Segment that highlighted the accomplishments of the Maldives in securing the civil, political, economic and social rights of Maldivian citizens. Appraising the Council on the judicial overreach that set in motion of a Constitutional crisis in the Maldives following the Supreme Court’s order of 1st February, the Minister noted the importance of international stakeholders to stand together with the Maldives in its quest towards ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution.

The Maldives delegation led by Minister Aishath Shiham also held bilateral meetings with senior officials of the UN and a number of heads of delegations attending the High Level Segment. During the meetings, the Ministers briefed them on the ongoing political developments in the Maldives and exchanged views of their support and engagement. The Ministers further highlighted the Government’s commitment to ensuring free, fair and credible elections in September and noted that the Government is ready to welcome international stakeholders to observe the electoral process.

The 37th Session of the Human Rights Council will continue for three weeks and Maldives engagement at the Council will be led by Permanent Representative of Maldives to the United Nations office in Geneva, Dr. Hala Hameed with Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Javed Faizal and First Secretary of the Maldives Mission in Geneva Ms Aishath Shahula.